Ultra wide-angle zoom lenses are tricky to manufacture, with a lot of difficulties to overcome. One of Tamron's newest lenses, however, has been getting strong reviews. So, how does it hold up? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Macro photography has many challenges that are unique to it, but when you can overcome them, you can produce entrancing photos of seemingly mundane things right around you. The learning curve can be a bit steep, though, so if you are new to macro work, be sure to check out this fantastic video tutorial that shows eight mistakes beginners commonly make and how to fix them or avoid them altogether. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A photography workshop is a fantastic way to fast-track your learning, but going into it completely blind might cost you time and money, so it's essential you do these eight things before attending. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Photoshop offers a huge range of ways to make selections for extracting parts of a frame or creating layers masks, each appropriate for different situations. The Select and Mask workspace offers a very straightforward and powerful method for tackling a variety of tricky selection scenarios, and this helpful video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As a long-time user of Silver Efex, I wanted to answer the question for myself: is the update to the Nik Silver Efex Pro plugin alone worth the upgrade? So, I downloaded the latest version of the Nik plugin suite from the DxO website and gave it a test drive. Here are my initial impressions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

Canon Rumors claims to have received confirmation from several sources that Canon plans to release an alternative version of its groundbreaking EOS R5 that’s better suited to videography in early 2022. What should Canon fans expect? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Boundless” by Craig Bill. Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah. “Canyonlands National Park is a vast place,” says Bill. “Grand vistas, crazy rock and cliff formations and pure primitive desert atmosphere dramatically define this Utah wilderness. In an area of the park called ‘The Island in the Sky,’ you’ll find the popular and well-visited Mesa Arch. This amazing arch clings precariously to the side of a looming 1,000-foot cliff and frames up a truly spectacular east view overlooking the sprawling Colorado River-carved canyons below. “Although a now-famous natural sunrise destination that has been photographed many times, I wanted to explore this area and capture its enigmatic beauty during other unpopular times of...

The post Aperture in Photography: A Beginner’s Guide (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is aperture in photography? How does it work? And how can you use it to capture photos like the pros? Aperture is an essential camera setting; in my opinion, it’s where the magic happens in photography. So in this article, I’m going to take you through all the ins and outs of aperture, including: What aperture actually is (in simple, easy-to-understand terms)How you can use aperture to capture artistic imagesHow to choose the perfect aperture for landscape photography, portrait photography, and morePlenty of other tips and tricks! If you can master aperture, then you’ll gain a huge amount...

We live in a world where most of our images are intended for an audience. In this article, I’ll share some ways to circumvent that way of thinking to create simply to create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Both Tamron and Sigma have established themselves as creators of high-quality but affordable lenses that significantly undercut the prices of first-party manufacturers. For anyone looking for a super-telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary and Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD are both affordable and offer impressive performance. This great video review compares the two to help you pick the right one for your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Just over a week ago, I posted a general knowledge quiz to rattle your brains. Here are the answers and the background behind some of them. Even if you didn't do the quiz, I hope you find some of this information interesting and the links useful. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

It's highly unlikely that many photographers have a 3D wiggle lens. What is it? And do you really need one? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Shooting with the rear LCD screen on your camera may be convenient, but you're also peering through a filter of colors and shades that you may not have been aware are altering the way you perceive your shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

Depending on what genre you shoot in, you can often come home with literally thousands of images from a shoot, and culling them can be a tremendously tedious and annoying process. While you can cull in Lightroom, it is not always the fastest, particularly when it comes to rendering previews. Photo Mechanic is built with one purpose: to make culling large image sets and adding necessary info as efficient as possible. This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to get the most out of it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Sunset Hunter” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Skagit River Valley, Washington. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

A one-light portrait setup may seem simple, but it needn't be. There are so many different ways to manipulate artificial light that even if you limit yourself to just one, you can create a plethora of different, interesting looks. Here are twenty-one different lighting setups for you to try. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

When you're a new photographer, there is an abundance of information to take in, some of it useful, much of it not. The question is, what is white noise? Here are six things that one photographer believes people new to craft ought to ignore. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post 10 Best Lenses for Landscape Photography (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. If you want to take beautiful landscape photos, you need to choose your lens carefully. After all, a lens determines the quality of your image; pick a good lens, and you have the potential for amazing results. But get the lens wrong, and your images will be consistently unsatisfying. That’s why, in this article, I’ll take you through all the best lenses for landscape photography you can buy today – including options for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm, as well as choices at every price point. So without further ado, here are our recommendations of top-notch landscape lenses, starting...

As a long-term pro, it has been a while since I have looked into beginner studio lighting, and boy, has it changed since I purchased my first units! In this video, I look at a great first-time studio light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Non-Linear Editing software is rather simple. Footage clips are dragged into a timeline, and the editor can cut clips to shorten them and arrange them in an order that makes up the visual part of the video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)